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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1975
Page
5
A Hillside resident commends Patrolman Wasilak Dillion and the Hillside Police Department for quick action that chased a purse thief, recovered the purse, and thanks neighbors who aided in the incident.
A lively Sunday event at the Community Center welcomed seniors with group dancing, games in the Teen Room, and socializing. Attendees reported a friendly atmosphere, with newcomers meeting new friends, while others tried shuffleboard and card games. A note of thanks praised the Community Center Commission for making “Our Day” possible.
A reader claims 22 years of harassment by Republican Township Committeemen led to a public expression of resentment on April 1 1975. The letter outlines personal grievances and calls attention to a pattern of harassment against the writer and family.
Senator Williams argues for extending unemployment benefits and boosting public service jobs in New Jersey and 12 other states. He cites letters from Paterson and Middlesex County, urges health insurance aid, and calls for release of impounded public works funds to spur housing and infrastructure.
Congressman Joseph G. Minish of New Jersey reports the House has been more active and productive than any Congress since World War I in its first 10 weeks. He cites 45 days in session, 61 record votes, and 30 passing pieces of legislation including a major tax cut. He notes tax relief for households and ongoing plans on tax reform and energy, with bills on rail aid, strip mining, mortgage assistance, lower interest rates, and local public works funding.
A Hillside resident recounts ten years of service with the Hillside Ambulance Squad and as a Red Cross first aid instructor. On January 1, 1973 both she and Mr. Monaco were terminated by the Republican Township Committee amid allegations of a political vendetta and loss of sick days. She urges candidates to campaign on merit, not family names.
Morton D Bluestone objects to a Hillside Times caption on his letter about the 1975 township budget. He urges the paper to publish positive proposals and support for local budgeting practices instead of negative editorials.
An exhibit in the Art Department of the Newark Public Library at 5 Washington Street features 14 works by three women artists.
State Assemblyman Joseph L. Garrubbo urges Hillside residents with nursing home concerns to contact his office. He serves on the Nursing Home Study Commission and seeks public input for the panel’s upcoming public hearing this month to improve care standards and inform Governor recommendations.
The Hillsidere township lists open public meetings across multiple bodies. Regular township committee meetings are on the first and third Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Municipal Building. Other groups meet at the same building or related rooms on set week days and times, including the board of education, planning and zoning boards, recreation and safety councils, and health and pool commissions, with caucuses announced as appropriate.
Governor Byrne outlines a tight fiscal plan to fund schools amid a shrinking revenue base. He cites a 1.8 percent state spending rise, a $487 million revenue gap, and mandatory cost increases in Medicaid and pensions, urging income and property tax relief measures to avoid deeper cuts.
The Conservation's Club at Montclair State College presents the fifth annual Environmental Expo on Thursday April 17 in Life Hall Cafeteria from 7 to 10 pm. Exhibitions demonstrations films and lectures will be offered and the event is open to the public without charge.
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